FSD 18-07 Multi-Semester Scheduling

FSD 18-07– Multi-Semester Class Schedule

Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Document

Submission Date: (Student Affairs Committee) 11/5/2018

Senate Action and Date:

For Discussion: 12/14/18

Approved: 1/11/19

Whereas:Many of Purdue University Northwest students are working as well as attending classes, and

Whereas: It benefits students to know when classes are to be scheduled, and

Whereas: It is of particular importance to students to know their class schedule at least two semesters in advance aiding in their ability to continue enrollment, and

Whereas: Retaining student enrollment and as well as student success are two of the goals of faculty and administration of the University, and

Whereas: It has been established that there are no technical constraints preventing multi-semester class scheduling.

Be it resolved: The Purdue Northwest Faculty Senate fully supports the scheduling of classes across the university for at least two semesters in advance.

Approved by committee,

1. Calix
2. Domke
3. Polman
4. Rezak
5. Sindone (chair)
6. Autumn Bright (Student Government Representative, Voting)

Not voting:

1. Joy Colwell, VC Enrollment Management & Student Affairs (Non-voting)

Also in attendance: Dr. Meg McKeon, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and Dean of Students (Non-voting)